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“And I declare myself free from ignorant love. You easy lovers and forgivers of mankind, stand back! I will love you at a distance, and not because you deserve it. My love must be descriminate or fail to bear its weight.” quote by from The Mad Farmer Manifesto: The First Amendment Wendall Berry
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““And I declare myself free from ignorant love. You easy lovers and forgivers of mankind, stand back! I will love you at a distance, and not because you deserve it. My love must be descriminate or fail to bear its weight.””

from The Mad Farmer Manifesto: The First Amendment Wendall Berry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker rejects shallow affection, choosing distant, selective love that bears responsibility rather than indulgent desire.

In simple terms: Choose selective, responsible love over easy affection.

Key Takeaway

Love responsibly, set boundaries.

Themes

love responsibility boundaries self‑respect

Mood

reflective defensive

Type

Easy love:0 Love:1 Love Easy:0 Free Ignorant:0 Ignorant Love:0 Love Descriminate:0

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal growth
  • self‑care

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence selective affection personal autonomy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “distance” protect in love?
  • How can you love responsibly?
A Different Perspective

Love can become burdensome if expectations are unrealistic.

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